Chapter 12

AURORA

Could it be that he was doing all this for his own benefit? The more I thought about it, the more it made sense. My voice returning was convenient for him. The contraceptive implant was also for his peace of mind. He could talk to me, sleep with me, and not worry about any consequences.

Yeah, it seemed like he was the one reaping all the benefits, even from his kindness towards me.

That realization hit me hard. I tried to push it away, but it kept creeping back. I wanted to believe that Rin cared for me, that I was special to him. I didn’t want to think that he was just using me to satisfy his needs.

I sat there, lost in my thoughts, for what felt like hours. Eventually, I decided to head back to the main room. I was tired from the day’s events, and the bed looked so inviting. I took off my shirt and jeans, crawled into bed, and closed the curtain. It felt good to rest my head on the pillow and close my eyes.

Just a little nap, I thought. Then I could think more clearly.

But I ended up falling asleep. When I woke up, I could hear the sound of the shower running. I sat up in bed, rubbing my eyes. The curtain was slightly open, and the dim light coming in from the skylight told me it was almost night.

“Rin?” I called out, swinging my legs over the side of the bed.

“It’s just me. Had to wash off the stink from that troll fight,” Rin replied.

Now that he mentioned it, I did smell something odd when I woke up. It must’ve been Rin, coming back from the fight and heading straight to the shower after checking on me.

“You’re okay, right?” I asked.

“I’m fine. It takes more than a troll to hurt me,” Rin said, his voice full of confidence.

The sound of the shower stopped, and a few minutes later, Rin emerged. He was wearing loose pants and was drying his hair and ears. I couldn’t help but admire his toned body. It was hard to believe that I’d slept with him just the night before. Me, the so-called virtuous sinner.

But I tried not to let my feelings show. The last thing I wanted was for him to think he could use me.

“That troll stunk so bad. Are they all that big?” I asked.

“Depends on the troll. Some are huge, but this one was small. Easy to kill,” Rin said, trying to reassure me.

“Do you have to fight like that often?” I asked.

Rin shrugged. “If something dangerous shows up, I have to take care of it. Can’t let them hurt innocent creatures. They’re terrible predators outside their territory.” He sat down next to me, looking completely unfazed. “But let’s not dwell on that. It’s not worth it.”

“I guess you’re right,” I agreed.

I let out a surprised yelp when Rin suddenly pushed me back onto the bed. He chuckled at my reaction, holding my hands down with his own.

“Now, where were we before that troll interrupted us? I won’t let anything ruin our fun,” he said.

“You’re really serious about this,” I said, not knowing what else to say.

“Of course I am. Sex is important for an alpha after claiming his beta. Plus, I’ve been waiting for you for a year. I plan to enjoy every moment,” he said.

I had a strange feeling that I was seeing more of Rin’s alpha side now. I wondered if his human side usually kept his instincts in check. But it seemed like his stronger instincts, especially when it came to sex, were winning.

“Are all alphas this sexual, or is it just you?” I asked.

Rin thought for a moment before answering. “Alphas are usually sexually charged at certain times, but my fox instincts definitely play a part in my libido. Foxes enjoy sexual conquests, especially when we claim a female as our own.”

He tightened his grip on my hands, and I gasped.

“Rin, that hurts...,” I whispered.

He seemed to snap back to reality at my words. He loosened his grip and started nuzzling my neck. His warm breath on my skin gave me goosebumps.

“Sorry about that. I guess I got a little too excited,” he said softly. “But I would never hurt you, even if you do bring out my beastly side.”

I couldn’t respond as he kissed my neck and shoulder, then the top of my breasts. I couldn’t resist him. Not only would he not allow it, but my body wouldn’t either. He said I was bringing out the beast in him, but he was definitely awakening the lust in me.

Rin looked at me, his golden eyes dark with desire. “I love knowing you’re mine. I won’t share you like my mother was shared. Your body is mine,” he said.

He released my hands and sat me up, pulling me into a fiery kiss. Any doubts I had vanished as I wrapped my arms around him, welcoming his tongue into my mouth while my hand tangled in his hair. I couldn’t fathom how anyone could resist this. The sensation of my body pressed against his, the way his hands roamed over my back and sides, the feel of his lips and tongue; if this was a sin, then it was the most delicious one.

I hardly noticed my bra being unhooked until it was whisked off me, and I gasped when Rin pushed me onto my back on the mattress. He didn’t waste any time, stripping off my underwear and his pants before crawling over me and kissing me again.

A fleeting thought crossed my mind that he was being quick and assertive with this, but I couldn’t fully process it. Not with him trailing his mouth down my body. My fingers ran through his hair and over his ears as he lavished attention on my breasts, swirling his tongue around my nipples and tracing it over my curves. I tilted my head back, releasing a soft moan.

Nope, there was no way I was going to object to any of this. Not when it felt this incredible.

Rin continued lower, kissing my belly and dipping his tongue into my belly button. My breath hitched as he spread my legs apart, caressing between them.

“Rin!” I exclaimed.

“You’re so wet already. Are you just as desperate as I am?” Rin teased.

Forming thoughts, let alone a response, was difficult as he continued stroking my lips and opening. I could feel his claws, but as always, they didn’t hurt me at all.

Rin maintained his confident smile as he leaned over me, and I felt the tip of his penis brush against my opening.

“I’m still pent-up, so I don’t want to prolong this too much this time around. We can take our time the next time we do this. I’ll make sure we have plenty of them.”

For the first time, I noticed that he looked a bit flushed, like he was barely holding himself back. Was this another effect of this Alpha’s Moon, which he’d said would last for the next few days, or was this simply because he’d been an alpha without a beta?

There was no time for me to ponder those questions as he sat back and lifted my legs over his shoulders. He easily leaned forward, forcing my legs to spread wide. I closed my eyes, my back arching when he pushed his penis inside of me. I could feel every inch of him moving in and out of me as he slowly began thrusting, caressing my inner walls as his head hit the deepest part of me.

His thrusts quickened, and I swore I was seeing stars behind my closed eyelids. I could barely register that I was moaning and crying out, my hands clutching his arms tightly. That same intense sensation began moving down my pelvis, then exploded between my legs, causing my whole body to spasm.

I think that’s when I realized that it must have been an orgasm. It was the most intense thing I’d ever felt, making my head spin in pure ecstasy.

But Rin wasn’t anywhere near finished, his thrusts never slowing. I swore my heart was pounding so hard as he continued that I was sure it would burst out of my chest. Another orgasm suddenly tore through me, and this time I cried out loudly, my entire body tensing up and arching against his.

This was the one that slowed Rin down. He let out a loud, sensual moan as he buried himself into me, my walls squeezing tightly around him while he rolled his hips. That’s when I felt his penis begin to spasm, releasing deep into me. I arched my hips against him, savoring every erotic sensation.

“Ah yes,” I heard him breathe. “Take all I have.”

It felt like an eternity as we continued this, drowning in the pleasure of our shared orgasm. Rin eventually sat up, releasing my legs so that I could rest them on the bed. I let out a soft moan as he pulled out of me, and I could feel wetness seeping from my opening. My chest was heaving, and I turned my head on the pillow, trying to slow down my racing heart. It was like I could feel every sensation in my body, even the blood coursing through my veins.

My God, was this the true nature of an alpha in bed? If so, I wasn’t sure my body could handle much more of it.

Rin seemed just as exhausted as I was. He crawled beside me and laid down, still catching his breath, though he did pull me to him so that I could curl up against him. His voice was soft and winded as he spoke to me.

“I didn’t hurt you this time, did I?”

“No,” I breathed, curling up with my arm around him and head resting against his shoulder. “That was amazing, but I think I can’t move now.”

Rin chuckled. “Me neither, but it’s fine. We’ll get some rest, then we can make ourselves a nice dinner together.”

“Sounds good,” I whispered.

As I drifted into a light sleep, I wondered if things would always be this way. Not that I’d mind. It may have only been two days, but I already loved being here with Rin. He could be so sweet, even if he did become a bit demanding about sex this time around.

~That’s probably his alpha side~, I thought sleepily. ~That’s okay. I can handle that, as long as I have him. He’s all I need.~